Police Need Assistance in Solving Slaying of Homeless Man

Update: At a press conference this morning, Austin Police Department Homicide Sergeant Brian Miller said Greer’s family told officials Greer was new to Austin from the Houston area. He said police are still unsure as to when Greer came to Austin or what brought him here.

Greer was pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation has shown that Greer was assaulted and killed along the Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail near West Cesar Chavez Street and Colorado Street. His body was found at 8:09 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Mr. Greer was homeless and had recently arrived in Austin.

Police are looking to speak with anyone who knew Green, his friends, saw him the hours preceding his death, or might have any other information. Tips can be left on APD’s homicide tip line (512-477-3588), with Crimestoppers (512-472-TIPS) or by texting "Tip 103" and a message to CRIMES.

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View Suspicious Death in a larger map One eastbound lane of W. Cesar Chavez Street is shut down and part of the Hike and Bike Trail is closed as Austin Police investigate a suspicious death. APD says a bicyclist called police just after 8 a.m. when he found a man lying near the trail. The man was dead in a sleeping bag with obvious trauma. Officers say he appears to have been homeless . Senior Police Officer Veneza Bremner says its unclear how long the man was there but says the location is noteworthy because its very public area.